Race 4: RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)
TURFFONTEIN RACECOURSE | Saturday, 24 August 2024 | 13:50
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R90,000
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Livebythesword | 2 b. c | 57.5kg (60.0) | 5 | Mr N Nastili | - | - | 59 | 33/1 |
| - | Chieftain's Shield | 4 b. g | 60.0kg | 8 | Mr C J Habib | - | - | 80 | 25/2 |
| 1st | Force De Dieu | 3 b. c | 60.0kg | 4 | Mr K Matsunyane | - | 65 | 64 | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Busstopinhounslow TF | 3 ch. g | 57.0kg | 1 | Mr G J Lerena | 4.6 | 83 | 110 | 13/10 |
| 3rd | Blue Crystal | 3 gr. g | 57.0kg | 2 | Mr P Mxoli | 7.3 | - | 51 | 125/1 |
| 4 | Kaleesh Cyborg | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 5 | Mr M K Katjedi | 7.7 | - | 75 | 5/2 |
| 5 | Jaham | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 7 | Mr M A Yeni | 9.2 | - | 89 | 7/2 |
| 6 | Dwight Eisenhower | 2 b. g | 57.0kg | 6 | Mr J R Syster | 11.0 | - | 80 | 50/1 |
| 7 | Dragon Dragon | 3 ch. f | 54.5kg (57.0) | 3 | Mr T J Mayhew | 16.3 | 63 | 58 | 33/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
89.35s
Average Time
89.79s
Difference
%.2fs
Total Pool
R835,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force De Dieu | 1 | 65 | 64 | + 7 | -8 | |
| Busstopinhounslow | 2 | 83 | 110 | -2 | + 29 | |
| Blue Crystal | 3 | - | 51 | - | + 15 | - |
| Kaleesh Cyborg | 4 | - | 75 | - | + 2 | - |
| Jaham | 5 | - | 89 | - | 0 | - |
| Dwight Eisenhower | 6 | - | 80 | - | -2 | - |
| Dragon Dragon | 7 | 63 | 58 | -6 | + 1 | |
| Livebythesword | None | - | 59 | - | -188 | - |
| Chieftain's Shield | None | - | 80 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
EN ROUTE TO THE START, DWIGHT EISENHOWER (J R SYSTER) LIFTED ITS RIGHT FRONT SHOE WHICH WAS ATTENDED TO BY THE COURSE FARRIER. THEREAFTER, DURING THE LOADING PROCESS, CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD (C HABIB) WAS UNRULY, REFUSED TO LOAD AND WAS SCRATCHED. THESE INCIDENTS CAUSED A DELAY TO THE START OF THIS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD (C Habib) refused to load. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer T Zackey was advised (LAS). b) JAHAM (M Yeni) and KALEESH CYBORG (M K Katjedi) were restless in the stalls. c) DRAGON DRAGON (*T Mayhew) was restless in the stalls and thereafter slow losing one length. d) KALEESH CYBORG (M K Katjedi) jumped outwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) JAHAM (M Yeni) raced green. b) BLUE CRYSTAL (P Mxoli) shifted both ways away from the crop in the concluding stages. c) In view of the Starter's report with regard to CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 25 August 2024 to 31 August 2024. CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer T Zackey was advised. d) FORCE DE DIEU (K Matsunyane), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer R Klaasen advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) JAHAM blowing post race. SCRATCHED: a) LIVEBYTHESWORD cast in box (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD refused to load (NHA / 13H51) Betting 25/2. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.